Looking for a craft festival for the family in the new year?  Craft vendors and enthusiasts won’t want to miss the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival on Saturday, January 10 from 10 a.m. to 7p.m. and Sunday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Support local small businesses and explore pottery, crafts, handmade jewelry, artisan products and so much more at the historic Sponge Docks of Tarpon Springs.  This event is presented by The Tarpon Springs Merchant's Association and produced by SIK Promotions, Inc.  Discover the creativity and community and get ready for this upcoming season while you shop the curated showcase of handmade arts and crafts, unique gifts, and artisan goods from regional and national makers.

The Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks Craft Festival will take place at 735 Dodecanese Boulevard in Tarpon Springs.  Admission is free.  The event is both family-friendly and pet-friendly.

Tap into your creative side and stroll along Dodecanese Boulevard and explore a vibrant selection of upscale crafts, handcrafted jewelry, pottery, home décor, photography, specialty foods, and more—while enjoying the waterfront charm and culinary offerings of the Sponge Docks.

“The Sponge Docks Craft Festival is more than just a craft show—it’s a celebration of community and creativity,” said Suzanne King, owner of SIK Promotions. “Events like this not only give artists a chance to connect directly with shoppers but also support the cultural and economic vitality of Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks. We’re proud to bring visitors and locals together in such a special setting. We are proud to continue to grow this event and look forward to supporting our local businesses on January 10 and 11,” added King.

The festival provides a valuable platform for local and traveling artisans to display and sell their work while attracting thousands of visitors to the area, boosting tourism and small businesses in Tarpon Springs.

Vendor opportunities are also available.  Artists and crafters interested in exhibiting must apply through the official SIK Promotions website. No third-party or email applications will be accepted.  

Apply online: https://www.sikpromotions.com/applicants/winter/sponge-docks-art-craft-festival-winter